Production Manager/Resident Designer - Southern Arkansas University

Southern Arkansas University (SAU) is seeking applicants for a 12-month position for Production Manager/Resident Designer. The department is NASM accredited and offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with concentrations in Theatre and Musical Theatre. The start date is August 1, 2017.



Duties: Manage the production budget for SAU Theatre’s 2017-2018 season (two musicals and two plays); coordinate event scheduling for Harton theatre on campus; oversee design and execution of all technical elements for departmental productions; supervise student technical workers in shop and production technical rehearsals; lead box office/front-of-house duties for performance and other duties as assigned.



Qualifications; Bachelor’s in Theatre Management, Design, or closely related field; professional or previous university experience preferred; ability to teach fundamental design classes and /or Theatre Appreciation greatly desired. All SAU faculty and staff demonstrate a commitment to inclusion and diversity of the University community and excellence in interpersonal behaviors and effective collaboration with colleagues. Joining the SAU family requires a commitment to our culture of Continuous Quality Improvement.



Applicants should send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts, link to online design/management portfolio and/or photos of recent work, and three letters of recommendation to HR@saumag.edu or the Office of Human Resources, Southern Arkansas University, 100 E. University, MSC 9288, Magnolia, AR 71753. The review of applications will begin immediately. AA/EOE. Non-listed references may be contacted.